Chapter 1
Pei Xingzhi and Xie Nanyi's first encounter can't be called a coincidence; it could also be described as a tragic fate.
The usually leisurely club suddenly asked him to help deliver some materials. When Pei Xingzhi arrived at the destination, he placed the materials on the table as required. However, when he was about to leave, he was locked in the classroom due to a member of the club's improper handling.
Pei Xingzhi called him to come and open the door, but he said that only the president and Xie Nanyi had the classroom key.
And Xie Nanyi, whom he mentioned, happened to be sleeping on the table next to him.
Speaking of Xie Nanyi, how famous is he? You could grab any random person at the university and they'd nod and say they've heard of him.
The factors that make someone famous at school are nothing more than a few: being handsome, having outstanding awards, coming from a wealthy family, and having a long and detailed romantic history.
Xie Nanyi possesses all three of the qualities mentioned above, and is also a high-quality Alpha.
Although Pei Xingzhi is also a legend, his rumors are still too insignificant compared to Xie Nanyi's.
Both were on the list of "Top Five Most Influential Freshmen," and their rankings were right next to each other. Putting aside family background and gender, their appearance and academic performance were neck and neck, but reality often doesn't distinguish between these things.
The class and gender differences are such that, despite the legends that the two are very close, they have never actually met once since the start of the semester.
But now, the rumored young master Xie was right beside him. Pei Xingzhi took a deep breath and turned his head to look at the boy sleeping soundly next to him.
Looking at it this way, it doesn't seem like anything special.
He slowly approached and patted his shoulder, trying to wake him. The September weather was still sweltering, and the only thing in the classroom was an old fan creaking and turning slowly, providing no relief from the heat.
Pei Xingzhi's clothes were almost soaked through; his thin short-sleeved shirt was completely wet and practically clung to his body.
Xie Nanyi was clearly also suffering from the heat; his bangs were already soaked with sweat. Even in this disheveled state, his outstanding appearance remained undeniable.
His prominent brow bone, high nose bridge, and the way his gaze followed his long neck downwards, revealing a delicate collarbone, and the two perfectly placed moles on his nose added a touch of sexiness. Even though it was already so hot, Xie Nanyi was still wearing long sleeves, completely wrapped up.
Is this what they call ascetic style? It seems not everyone can appreciate fashion.
If Pei Xingzhi were an Omega, he would definitely be itching for love right now, but unfortunately he's a Beta who doesn't understand romance.
"Xie Nanyi, wake up." Pei Xingzhi tried to wake him up by pushing him a couple of times, but to no avail, so he simply moved a chair over and sat down next to him.
The indoor temperature had reached nearly 40°C. Pei Xingzhi wiped the sweat from his forehead, rolled up the sleeves of his short-sleeved shirt to his shoulders, and casually picked up a piece of paper from the table to fan Xie Nanyi.
He called her for a long time, but Xie Nanyi remained unresponsive, as if she were fast asleep. The room was too stuffy, and Pei Xingzhi's desire to go out was amplified. Frustrated, he simply pushed Xie Nanyi.
Xie Nanyi remained unresponsive.
Pei Xingzhi knew something was wrong. In this kind of weather and environment, even an Alpha could suffer from heatstroke. Pei Xingzhi patted him twice, but seeing that he didn't respond, he had no choice but to take emergency measures and drag Xie Nanyi towards a corner.
"Let go."
Suddenly forced to stand up, Xie Nanyi, who had been pretending to be asleep, immediately opened her eyes. With Pei Xingzhi's help, she stood up and scolded Pei Xingzhi to stay away from her.
He had encountered suitors like this before, but this was the first one who had tried to take him away like this guy.
Xie Nanyi glanced at the boy: messy long hair, an almost unnaturally handsome face, disheveled clothes...
In short, he doesn't seem like a respectable person at all.
"Stay away from me."
Xie Nanyi's voice and gaze turned cold, and Pei Xingzhi guiltily withdrew his hand and raised it in mid-air as if to surrender.
"I'm so sorry, I couldn't wake you up no matter how I called you. I thought you had fainted from heatstroke. I was just trying to give you first aid, I didn't mean any harm." Pei Xingzhi apologized sincerely. Although he didn't know what Xie Nanyi thought of his actions, he needed Xie Nanyi's help, so he decided to be patient.
"My clubmates said you have the key, please open the door and let me out."
"Why?" Xie Nanyi frowned, his eyes showing deep weariness. His mind was in a mess. The exhaustion from being woken up, coupled with the pain in his body, meant that Xie Nanyi didn't think about Pei Xingzhi's words at all and subconsciously retorted.
"Why? I want to go out."
Pei Xingzhi was stunned by Xie Nanyi's question. He had heard before that Xie Nanyi had a bad temper, but he never expected that her temper could be this bad.
"You woke me up, and you expect me to let you out without apologizing?" Xie Nanyi stood up. He was much taller than Pei Xingzhi, and when he spoke, he lowered his eyes slightly, his words filled with the arrogance of a superior.
Xie Nanyi's sudden release of pheromones made Pei Xingzhi feel a bit of a stomachache. Although Betas can't smell pheromones, they can feel the pressure they bring with 100% certainty, just like the immortal power released by the protagonist in a cultivation novel. The impact of the pheromones made Pei Xingzhi's legs go weak, and he staggered forward and fell into Xie Nanyi's arms.
Even if he falls, he'll take someone down with him.
"Pei Xingzhi, I've come to save you!"
When the other members of the club, carrying the key they had obtained from the club president, opened the door with a large group of people, they witnessed the two embracing.
Xie Nanyi lay on the ground, covering his mouth and turning his head to the side, one hand around Pei Xingzhi's waist, a suspicious blush still appearing on his cheeks; Pei Xingzhi was on top of him, his hand on Xie Nanyi's shoulder, his forehead covered with a thin layer of sweat, and his breathing rapid.
The student in the lead was surprised to see such a steamy scene. He exclaimed "Wow!" and led the others out of the classroom, thoughtfully closing the door behind them.
"Why are you running? Don't you know how to help me up..." Xie Nanyi hadn't held back her strength, and Pei Xingzhi's body was now weak and powerless. He tried to support himself on the ground several times but still couldn't stand up.
"Xie Nanyi, can you help me up first before we settle other scores? I haven't eaten lunch yet, and my legs are a little weak." Seeing Xie Nanyi's face change drastically, Pei Xingzhi could only admit his mistake. If they started fighting now, he would definitely be the loser.
"Your name is Pei Xingzhi?"
"yes."
Xie Nanyi surprisingly didn't get angry. He just frowned and looked at the person in front of him. Just when Pei Xingzhi thought he was going to kill him with his gaze, Xie Nanyi finally moved and hugged Pei Xingzhi.
Fortunately, Pei Xingzhi's discomfort only lasted a few minutes. Once the discomfort subsided, he was back to his usual energetic self. Xie Nanyi sat beside him with her arms crossed, her cold expression clearly indicating that she wasn't planning anything good.
"Thank you. It was my fault just now. Let's call it even." Pei Xingzhi flexed his wrists and secretly glanced at Xie Nanyi, who was engrossed in her own world.
As expected of a high-quality Alpha, even a slight release of pheromones makes him this uncomfortable. Such a human weapon shouldn't be released; he should be locked in a dark room and tortured instead.
"Then I'm leaving." With the door already open, Pei Xingzhi naturally didn't want to stay with Xie Nanyi any longer. Seeing that he ignored him, he was too lazy to talk to him anymore. After saying goodbye, he got up and was about to leave.
"etc."
Pei Xingzhi had only taken a few steps when Xie Nanyi called out to him.
"What's wrong?" My young master, what's he up to now?
Pei Xingzhi rolled his eyes, but when he turned back, he smiled kindly.
He has a somewhat androgynous appearance; his delicate features often make people overlook his gender. Even if he's deliberately feigning innocence, his radiant charm is undeniable.
"Your name is Pei Xingzhi?" The young master seemed to have a problem with his hearing, repeating the same question seven or eight times.
"yes."
"Your name is really Pei Xingzhi?" The young master frowned, his true nature as a repeater beginning to show.
“Yeah.” Pei Xingzhi was getting impatient. This room had been unbearably hot since the beginning, and he really wanted to get back to his dorm and enjoy the air conditioning. “What exactly are you trying to say!”
"I am Xie Nanyi."
“I know.” Pei Xingzhi was getting a little impatient. Anyone at the Alliance University could easily name Xie Nanyi, but that wasn’t a reason for him to show off here.
Xie Nanyi stared at his face, as if she suspected something, her usually indifferent expression slowly beginning to crack. He raised his right hand, rolled up his sleeve, revealing the name on his wrist.
The three characters were covered with knife scars, some of which had scabbed over and fallen off, while others had just healed. No matter how many marks were on them, the three characters were always clearly visible.
Pei Xingzhi.
"I am Xie Nanyi, your imprinter."
Pei Xingzhi heard the words "Engraver" very clearly, but when those words involved himself, he suddenly couldn't understand them anymore.
In his mind, these three words didn't seem to have any connection with him.
Just like how he has never been associated with the word "luck".
The elders all said that Pei Xingzhi's name was well chosen. Xingzhi means "the journey of rivers and the rest of mountains," and just hearing this name, one would know that he would have a great future.
His parents were delighted to hear this, but Pei Xingzhi felt they were talking nonsense, because his life had never followed the path they had laid out for him.
Just as everyone said he would differentiate into an excellent Alpha like his brother, since it is difficult for an AO family to produce offspring of other genders, Pei Xingzhi was an exception—he differentiated into a Beta, the most common gender in society.
Society today is composed of 20% Alpha, 10% Omega, and 70% Beta.
With their smaller numbers and the obvious advantages brought by pheromones, Alphas and Omegas naturally hold a higher status in society.
Every year, dozens of welfare policies, such as additional social benefits, military service exemptions, and tax reductions, are added to the law.
Beta users are not entitled to these benefits.
Of course, Beta can also evolve.
Betas undergo a secondary differentiation at age 15, and a very small percentage of Betas develop a unique mark. This mark forces them to bond with an Alpha or Omega, and the compatibility of the mark far surpasses the attraction of pheromones.
In other words, even if the Beta's soul imprinted object already has a pheromone compatible person, that person will still be uncontrollably attracted to the Beta who carries their name.
After the second differentiation ended, Pei Xingzhi remained an ordinary Beta and did not develop any imprint.
Although he couldn't be an exception, Pei Xingzhi didn't think there was anything wrong with his way of being. A life free from the constraints of others was the life that belonged to him, and he enjoyed being extraordinary within the ordinary.
But now, this Alpha in front of me is saying that he is my imprinter?
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